Kevin Seifert, of the Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have gone 6-0 since they moved coverage coordinator Chuck Knox Jr. from the coaches' booth to the sidelines. "Bringing Chuck Knox Jr. down on the field, you can't overlook that," head coach Mike Tice said. "I don't want to say it was a great move, but it was a great move." Since his move to the sidelines, the Vikings have intercepted 17 passes. For perspective, consider that the Vikings haven't intercepted 17 passes in five of their past six seasons. "Players are communicating with him over the weaknesses of the coverages that are going on," Tice said, "(and) the type of routes (opponents) are using to attack it and possibly what other coverages can take away those things. So communication has been tremendous."

Kevin Seifert, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings secondary coach Chuck Knox Jr. has been elevated to coverage coordinator, being in charge of organizing all coverage schemes for defensive backs and linebackers.